Thursday, April 24, 2014

A Tribute to Chico Hamilton

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm 
New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance Space, Arnhold Hall

Chico Hamilton was one of the finest jazz drummers of the post-war era, a bandleader with a sharp eye for new talent, an actor, and a beloved teacher. A co-founder of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, his death at age 92 was keenly felt by his many colleagues, friends, and generations of devoted students at the New School.

This special concert will celebrate his music and legacy with a performance led by saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Evan Schwam, a graduate of the New School and permanent member of Chico Hamilton's main group, Euphoria, since 2000. Joining Schwam will be many special guests and musical friends of Chico. 

Evan Schwam* - saxophones, flute, piccolo
Mayu Saeki - flute
Nick Demopoulos - guitar
Paul Ramsey - bass
Jeremy Carlstedt* - drums

with special guest Jimmy Owens† - trumpet and Eric Person, saxophone; Sasha Dobson*, vocals; Erik Lawrence, saxophone
Read more: http://events.newschool.edu/event/jazz_presents_a_tribute_to_chico_hamilton_led_by_evan_schwam_wspecial_guests_8pm#.U1mLQF4tN3h

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